The latest version of the law makes sure that protesters did not only have to ask for approval beforehand but also gives the local police authority the power to alter approved parade routes, protest sizes or finishing time wherever and whenever they see fit. This is going to be stricter than the Martial Law era. If this is passed, Taiwan will really become a police state. It is vitally important that the amendment is not passed. Therefore, the DPP legislators occupied the speaker’s dais and prevented further hearings from Friday morning (24th April). The KMT is likely to have another go on Tuesday, 28th April.

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Taiwan, also known as Formosa, is NOT part of China. The majority of the population see themselves as Taiwanese, NOT Chinese. Taiwan is a democracy and therefore people there do not wish to be ruled by China, a dictatorship with poor human rights record and about 2,000 missiles aiming at Taiwan.